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Iran says ‘very good’ atmosphere prevails in nuclear talks

A deputy to Iran’s foreign minister says the ongoing nuclear talks between the Islamic Republic and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany have been constructive.

There will be either two winners or two losers

Francois Nicolo, a veteran French politician, weighs in on Iran’s nuclear talks with world powers.

Final nuclear deal possible before Nov 24: Zarif

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed optimism over the conclusion of a final nuclear agreement between Iran and the Sextet of world powers before their interim deal expires late November.

Iran’s Zarif slams US-led sanctions against Tehran

Iran’s foreign minister has slammed the US-led sanctions against the Islamic Republic over its nuclear energy program.

Iran holds bilateral N-talks with Russia, US in New York

Senior Iranian nuclear negotiators have held separate bilateral meetings with representatives of Russia and the US to discuss the outstanding issues in Tehran’s nuclear talks with the P5+1 group.

IAEA report confirms Iran commitment: Najafi

Iran’s ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says a report by the agency confirms Tehran's commitment to a deal between Iran and the P5+1 group reached in November.

Final N-deal needs tough work, hard decisions: Zarif

Iranian top diplomat at nuclear talks says agreement is possible but hard decisions will have to be made.

Honesty prerequisite to success of nuclear talks: Rafsanjani

Former President Rafsanjani says honesty is imperative for nuclear talks to produce the intended results.

China urges pragmatic approach in Iran nuclear talks

China has called on all relevant parties to negotiations over Iran’s nuclear energy program to adopt a “flexible and pragmatic” policy to accelerate the conclusion of a comprehensive deal.

Construction of two new nuclear plants starts by yearend: Official

Russia to build two new nuclear power plants in southern Iran.

West must lift all sanctions against Iran: Deputy FM

A senior Iranian diplomat said Monday Western countries must lift all sanctions against Iran after Tehran and the P5+1 reach a comprehensive agreement over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.

Those who favor negotiations have wrongly raised public expectations

A former Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman weighs in on nuclear talks between Iran and P5+1, Iran-US ties, and regional developments.

Iran, three EU states to hold meeting on nuclear issue

Iran's deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs is set to meet representatives of the three European countries in the Sextet of world powers over Tehran’s nuclear energy program at the UN headquarters in Vienna.

No deal with P5+1 unless Iran demands are met: Araghchi

A senior Iranian nuclear negotiator says there will be no deal with the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany if Iran’s demands are not met.

Iranian negotiator describes talks with the US “useful”

An Iranian nuclear negotiator expresses hope Iran and the US will make progress in bilateral negotiations before a next round of talks between Tehran and P5+1 begins later in September.

Iran, US representatives set to begin nuclear talks

Representatives from Iran and the United States are set to begin bilateral negotiations over the Islamic Republic‘s nuclear energy program in Geneva on Thursday.

Araqchi: Iran, G5+1 Members to Hold Bilateral Talks

Senior Iranian nuclear negotiator Seyed Abbas Araqchi underlined Tehran's resolve to narrow down differences with the Group 5+1 (the US, Britain, France, Russia and China plus Germany), particularly with the western ones, and said several bilateral talks are scheduled to be held before the main multilateral meeting to this end.

No nuclear deal with P5+1 unless UNSC bans lifted: Iran FM

The Iranian top diplomat says no agreement will go into effect unless P5+1 fulfill their obligation to lift sanctions against Tehran.

Iran missile capability not negotiable at all: Rouhani

President Rouhani tells the IAEA chief Iran’s missile capability is not negotiable.

Early Iran-P5+1 nuclear deal unlikely: Iranian FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says it is unlikely that Tehran and the P5+1 will reach a final nuclear deal before the four-month extension period for talks between the two sides expires.

Iran determined in nuclear talks: President Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic is determined in its nuclear talks and calls on the international community to seize the opportunity to secure a deal in that regard.

Deputy FM Negates Sherman’s Assessment of Iran N. Talks

An Iranian deputy foreign minister said no agreements have been made between Tehran and six world powers over Arak heavy water reactor and Fordow nuclear site.

Iran nuclear talks extended for 4 months

Iran and the Sextet of world powers have agreed on the extension of talks on Tehran’s nuclear energy program until November 24.

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Zarif says Iran sees no benefit in nuclear weapons

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the Islamic Republic has no interest in developing nuclear weapons.

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